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A New, Improved Waste Collection Service in Khayelitsha

27 June 2006

As from 3 July 2006 the City of Cape Town is introducing a new, improved waste collection service in both the formal and the informal areas in Khayelitsha. Read More

City Parks Donate Baby Goods to Fikelela Children's Home

27 June 2006

Staff from City Parks Central District will donate baby goods to the Fikelela Children's Home on Friday, 30 June 2006. This initiative forms part of the Directorate's HIV/Aids drive. Read More

City to Host Mayor of Arcueil (France) in Athlone

27 June 2006

The City of Cape Town will host the Mayor of Arcueil and French delegates at a community meeting in Athlone. Arcueil is situated five kilometres south of Paris in France. Ward Councillor for Ward 49, Councillor Charlotte Tabisher, will officiate at... Read More

14,000 GETand FET teachers prepare for 2007

27 June 2006

More than 14,000 teachers are attending workshops throughout the Western Cape during the June-July holiday as they prepare to introduce new aspects of the national curriculum in 2007. Read More

Match Rights with Responsibility in the HIV/AIDS Crisis

26 June 2006

Mr Valli, Consul General of the United States; Rev Kosky, Rev Sebe, and Mr Keck of the Southern Cross Ministries; Councillor Fienies Mayoral Committee Member for Health; Councillors; Dr Ivan Toms, Director of City Health Services; Members of the... Read More

Opening of Carnation Ward at Lentegeur Hospital

26 June 2006

"The admission of children to a ward of the GF Jooste hospital for the first time is a historic occasion", min. Uys said today. The Carnation ward is on the premises of the Lentegeur Hospital, and can take 70 patients, of which 11 are children. Read More

Opening of Children's Beds at the Carnation Ward on the Premises of

26 June 2006

"The admission of children to a ward of the GF Jooste hospital for the first time is a historic occasion", min. Uys said today. The Carnation ward is on the premises of the Lentegeur Hospital, and can take 70 patients , of which 11 are children. Read More

City Electricity Tariffs Set to Increase on 1 July

25 June 2006

Electricity tariffs in the City of Cape Town area of supply will increase on 1 July 2006 by an average of 4.9%. The tariffs have been adjusted to cater for complaints received concerning the daily service charge. Read More

The Dti Launches Apex Fund in Western Cape

25 June 2006

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will launch the South African Micro-finance Apex Fund (SAMAF) at the OR Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha on Friday, 30 June 2006 from 10:00. Read More

Road Forward for Jonkershoek

24 June 2006

The first follow-up meeting with regard to evictions and land matters in Jonkershoek is scheduled for 26 June 2006 at 10h00 at the Council Chambers in Stellenbosch. This will be followed by a press conference at the same venue.   Read More

City Streets, Public Places and Public Nuisance By-Law Referred for Further Public Participation

22 June 2006

On 31 May 2006 the Cape Town Council adopted the by-law relating to Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Public Nuisance. All by-laws are required to be published promptly and steps were taken to comply. The by-law was published on the 23... Read More

Guguletu Residents Get First Custom-Made Park

22 June 2006

Guguletu became the first community in Cape Town to get a park, tailor-made to their needs.The park has standard playground equipment, but also provides some facilities for the playing of indigenous games, a small stage for informal performances, as... Read More

City of Cape Town Councillors Empowered for Improved Service Delivery

22 June 2006

A total of 105 city councillors have successfully completed a three-day induction training programme to explain their roles and responsibilities as councillors and equip them to deal with the many challenges facing the City of Cape Town. Read More

Major Boost For Cape Town Water Supply

22 June 2006

An ultra-modern treated effluent plant has been launched by the City of Cape Town to alleviate the growing water shortage in the metropole. The Potsdam Waste Water Treatment Plant in Milnerton, built at a cost of R19 million, is expected to generate... Read More

City to Host Small Business Exhibition at Eyona Mall

21 June 2006

The City of Cape Town will host a Small Business Exhibition at Eyona Read More

Historic Framework Agreement Between Western Cape Department of Health and SALGA

20 June 2006

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Pierre Uys, and the Chairperson of the South African Local Government Association Western Cape (SALGA WC), Councillor William Mxolose, signed an historic framework agreement in Cape Town governing the transfer of... Read More

Cape Care Route Showcases Sustainable Development Projects for Tourists

20 June 2006

The Cape Care Route is a local tourism initiative that showcases projects that promote sustainable development in a practical way. Read More

Ground-Breaking City Conference Promotes Dialogue Between Refugees and Residents

20 June 2006

The vibrant, young, 35 000 strong refugee community in Cape Town, can help boost the city's economy and enrich its cultural diversity. Read More

Launch of Ultra-Modern Waste Water Treated Effluent Plant

20 June 2006

In an effort to boost Cape Town's water supply, the City of Cape Town will launch an ultra-modern treated effluent plant to alleviate the growing water shortage in the metropole. Councillor Lionel Roelf, Mayoral Committee Member for Trading... Read More

Education Questions in Western Cape Provincial Legislature: 20 June 2006

20 June 2006

Of the slightly more then 1,000 educators who left the profession last year, more then half cited personal reasons, retirement, ill-health and better opportunities in the private sector. Read More

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